Privacy Policy

1. Personal Data Controller

The operator of this website is:

Technical University of Moldova
168 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Blvd.
MD-2004, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
Tax ID: 1007600001506
Phone: +373 22 23-78-61
Email: rectorat@adm.utm.md

2. What Data We May Collect

Depending on how you use the website, UTM may process the following categories of data:

• first and last name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• information submitted through forms available on the website;
• information provided when you contact us;
• website language preferences;
• cookie preferences;
• technical information related to accessing the website, such as the IP address, browser type, device type and operating system;
• statistical information about pages visited and the use of the website, where you have given your consent to the corresponding categories of cookies.

We do not request information such as bank card details or passwords for external services through the public website.

3. How We Collect Data

Data may be collected when you:

• complete a form available on the website;
• send us a request or message;
• subscribe to notifications or other available services;
• participate in surveys or other online activities organised by UTM;
• use the website's features;
• consent to the use of certain categories of cookies through the consent management system.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

Data collected through the website may be used for:

• the operation and administration of the utm.md website;
• ensuring website security and preventing misuse;
• responding to requests and messages submitted to UTM;
• providing requested information and services;
• remembering certain user preferences;
• sending notifications to which the user has chosen to subscribe;
• analysing website traffic and improving the website, with the user's consent;
• displaying content provided by third-party services where the user has given consent to the corresponding category of cookies.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances and purpose of the processing, personal data may be processed on the basis of legal obligations applicable to UTM, for the performance of the University's functions and activities, for the provision of requested services, for the protection of legitimate interests and the security of information systems, or on the basis of the data subject's consent.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal of consent.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The utm.md website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, remember preferences, analyse traffic and, where applicable, provide content integrated from third-party services.

When you first access the website, you can accept all optional cookies, reject them, or select the categories you wish to allow.

Categories of cookies used

• Necessary – required for the proper functioning, security and basic features of the website.
• Functional – enable additional features and allow certain user preferences to be remembered.
• Analytics – help us understand how the website is used and provide statistical information about website traffic.
• Performance – used to evaluate website performance and improve the browsing experience.
• Advertisement – may be used by third-party services to provide and measure advertising content or to enable certain integrated services.
• Others – cookies that are currently being analysed and have not yet been assigned to a specific category.

Optional cookies are not activated before consent is given, in accordance with the preferences selected by the user.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time. To do so, use the Cookie preferences link, which is also available at the bottom of the website.

7. Third-Party Services

UTM may use services provided by third parties for the operation and development of the website. Depending on the pages you visit and your cookie preferences, these may include:

• Google Analytics – for statistical analysis of website traffic;
• YouTube – for displaying embedded video content;
• Meta/Facebook – for features associated with Meta services, where such services are used;
• OneSignal – for managing web notifications to which the user chooses to subscribe.

Some of these services may process technical information about the user's device and browser and may use their own cookies. Services that require optional cookies are activated according to the user's consent preferences.

8. Embedded Content from Other Platforms

Some pages of the website may include content provided by external platforms, such as YouTube videos.

If such content requires optional cookies and the corresponding category has not been accepted, the content may remain blocked until consent is given.

9. Disclosure and Sharing of Data

UTM does not sell the personal data of website users.

Data may be accessible to authorised persons within the University and, where necessary for the provision of technical services, to service providers acting in accordance with applicable legal and contractual obligations.

Data may be disclosed to public authorities or other entities where such disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.

10. Data Transfers Through External Services

The use of services provided by international companies may involve the processing or transfer of certain data outside the Republic of Moldova.

In such cases, personal data is processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and the safeguards provided by the respective service providers.

11. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for the period required by applicable legal obligations.

Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose and are indicated in the cookie preference centre available on the website.

12. Data Security

UTM applies technical and organisational measures to protect personal data and information infrastructure against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure or unauthorised destruction.

Communication between the user's browser and the utm.md website is protected through secure HTTPS connections.

Access to systems that manage information is restricted to authorised persons according to their responsibilities.

13. Rights of Data Subjects

Subject to the conditions provided by personal data protection legislation, data subjects may, where applicable, exercise the following rights:

• the right to be informed about the processing of personal data;
• the right of access to personal data;
• the right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
• the right to erasure of data in cases provided by law;
• the right to restriction of processing;
• the right to object to certain types of processing;
• the right to data portability, where applicable;
• the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
• the right to lodge a complaint with the competent personal data protection authority.

14. Links to External Websites

The utm.md website contains links to external websites and services, including websites of faculties, subdivisions, partners and other institutions.

UTM does not control the privacy policies or data protection practices of external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal data.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the services available through the website.

The updated version will be published on this page.

16. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data through the utm.md website, you may contact us at:

Technical University of Moldova
168 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Blvd.
MD-2004, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
Phone: +373 22 23-78-61
Email: rectorat@adm.utm.md

Last updated: 3 September 2026